Top energy producer Australia braces for blackouts

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SYDNEY: Australians have been warned to expect blackouts across the densely populated east coast on Tuesday (Jun 14), as an energy crisis grips one of the world\u0027s biggest coal and gas producers. Australia\u0027s energy market regulator warned there could be a power shortfall in the states of Queensland and New

SYDNEY: Australians have been warned to expect blackouts across the densely populated east coast on Tuesday , as an energy crisis grips one of the world's biggest coal and gas producers.

"The consequences of the former government's failure to put in place an energy policy is being felt right now," he told reporters in Brisbane. The regulator was also exploring the option of forcing companies to generate more electricity, a lever it pulled Monday to avoid blackouts in Queensland. The supply issues have been exacerbated by a cold snap across the east coast, prompting calls from electricity providers for households to conserve their energy use.

 

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